This was a good chance to stop for some breakfast since there were actually things open at this time of the morning on a holiday (it was Labor Day, after all). I do want to give kudos to whomever decided to use the courthouse sign to distract away from the chiller on the grounds. Clever. … Continue reading 196. Falfurrias, Brooks County →

When I began to walk the courthouse grounds, the first thing I saw was justice. But there wasn't much more than that. But that's alright. Kingsville has a certain picturesque charm. It almost seems more like some sort of middle American small town than a Texas small town. Some of you reading this might not … Continue reading 195. Kingsville, Kleberg County →

So here's the funny thing… This one was illuminated, too, and I took photos and I even grabbed the cache since it was right across the street. But I looked at the photos and decided I didn't like them. You see, this one was illuninated by lamps mounted on the outside and shining down on … Continue reading 194. Sarita, Kenedy County →

Oh, come on! Really? What is it with the Valley and beautifully illuminating their courthouses? It's two in the morning! Are you ever going to let me sleep?!? Yes, I know this all speaks more to my personal compulsions than it does to the intents of the county authorities that light these things, but I … Continue reading 193. Raymondville, Willacy County →

White building adequately lit as to allow the reading of a building name? OK! I guess that qualifies, too! At this rate, I might make it all the way back to Austin tonight! So I took a walk around the building. This time it was a little painful though. All the sitting and driving, even … Continue reading 192. Brownsville, Cameron County →

Well, would you lookie there…! That's pretty bright, too! It's also something I haven't seen before at this point. I've seen several courthouses undergoing repairs, but I haven't seen one in the process of being built thus far. Considering the construction, I opted to forego the traditional walk around. Especially since a quick drive around … Continue reading 191. Edinburg, Hidalgo County →

Wait a minute… The front of the courthouse is illuminated! In fact, it's bright enough to get a decent photograph! And if I can get a photograph, I can grab a cache and head to the next county and be ahead of the game tomorrow! W00T! I long ago realized that I kinda cut myself … Continue reading 190. Rio Grande City, Starr County →

The sun was getting low and the clouds were looking heavy as I rolled into town. As I pulled up to the courthouse, it made for a great backdrop to photograph against. I like this courthouse. It's a combination of modern and stylish that I don't think you see. Modern courthouses tend to be almost … Continue reading 189. Zapata, Zapata County →

…Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. I've walked across this bridge before. For the second time in my life, I find myself in Nuevo Laredo. The last time I went across with cash and and bought a wooden chest to give to an Australian as a gift. I couldn't begin to tell you which store it was from. … Continue reading Recuerdos →

For the second time in my life, I found myself in Laredo. The first time didn't bring me anywhere near downtown (I helped a friend deliver a car to a monastery for his parents). Of course, I should have expected that it would almost feel like a small town in Mexico here. Then, of course, … Continue reading 188. Laredo, Webb County →